Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment Sunscreen SPF 15
Works for
Sun protectionSPF 15 · 1 UV filter · Partial spectrumWeak protectionSPF under 30
This product does not offer good protection against UVA rays.
MoisturizingRicinus communis seed oil, Cera alba + 10 moreWorks
“A 3-in-1 multi-tasking treatment, fresh's Sugar Lip Treatment Sunscreen SPF 15 moisturises, protects, and smoothes the lips with an exclusive blend of moisture-preserving brown sugar, nourishing precious oils (including meadowfoam, blackcurrant seed oils and grape seed oils), antioxidant-rich polyphenols, and essential SPF protection.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: beeswax, cera alba.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Parfum, Passiflora incarnata seed oil + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate6.74%
- Irritation risk
- High
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateRicinus communis seed oil~25–37%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Ricinus communis seed oilCera alba~5.7–8.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about Cera albaBeeswax~4.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about BeeswaxHydrogenated olive oil decyl esters~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Hydrogenated olive oil decyl estersSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~2.9–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilVitis vinifera seed oil~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilParfum~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCopernicia cerifera wax~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Copernicia cerifera waxPersea gratissima oil~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilLimnanthes alba seed oil~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilPassiflora incarnata seed oil~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains essential oil that can be irritating
More about Passiflora incarnata seed oilSucrose tetrastearate triacetate~0.5–1.2%
Citrus limon peel oil~0.4–0.95%
Ribes nigrum~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ribes nigrum seed oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.
More about Ribes nigrum seed oilTocopherol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolAscorbyl tetraisopalmitate~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
More about Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateAscorbyl palmitate~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateAmmonium glycyrrhizate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vanillin~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bht~0.15–0.6%
Limonene~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitral~0.1–0.4%
Linalool~0.1–0.35%
Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholTin~0.1–0.3%
Ingredient list view
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Ricinus communis seed oil, Cera alba, Beeswax, Hydrogenated olive oil decyl esters, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Parfum, Copernicia cerifera wax, Persea gratissima oil, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Passiflora incarnata seed oil, Sucrose tetrastearate triacetate, Citrus limon peel oil, Ribes nigrum, Ribes nigrum seed oil, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Ascorbyl palmitate, Ammonium glycyrrhizate, Vanillin, Bht, Limonene, Citral, Linalool, Benzyl alcohol, Tin
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| FreshSugar Lip Treatment Sunscreen SPF 15YOUR PRODUCT | Eco LipsSport w/Clip Lip Balm | Salt & StoneAll Natural Sunscreen Lip Balm SPF of 3 | LavozonOctocrylene-Free Sun Stick - SPF 50 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 32% | 32% | 30% |
| Price | — | — | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 11 | 5 of 11 | 4 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Oxybenzone | Agran Oil | Tinosorb S |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Low |
| SPF | SPF 15 | SPF 30 | SPF 30 | SPF 50 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
We do not recommend "Fresh - Sugar Lip Treatment Sunscreen SPF 15" because it does not provide good UVA protection. UVA sun rays don't burn the skin, but they still lead to photoaging and hyperpigmentation.
Sunscreen filters
This is a so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: octinoxate 6.74% (declared).
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this lip product to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 19.50£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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